Narrow, casual spot for long-simmered pho, rice and noodle dishes, plus vegetarian options.
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We heard from friends that the food at this restaurant was great so we decided to stop there for lunch on one of our long walks.
We went without a reservation and were able to get a table right away. It is a long deep restaurant. Kitchen area is on the right as you walk in.
We ordered The Madam Vo and the Garlic Noodles. Both were excellent but the noodles was a bit too salty for my wife. Service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere is nice.
By the time we finished, the restaurant was full. A busy place.
… moreDot Chomsky
Everything we tried was yummy and comparable to my mom’s home cooking. This is the best Bun Bo Hue I’ve had in Manhattan (although that’s not saying much) and has a great level of spice with no super funky aftertaste. It was missing the traditional blood cube though which is admittedly my favorite part of BBH, and it would be great if they offered sa te sauce. Also the wings are crispy but the sauce is a bit on the sweeter versus spicy end.
The Goi Buoi, Nem Nuong Cuon, Thit Kho, Bun bowl, snd sautéed green beans were on point!
… moreElizabeth Wang
Madame Vo has a great vibe — cozy, lively, and beautifully designed. The pho broth was flavorful and aromatic, and the short rib pho in particular was rich and satisfying. You can tell they care about presentation and quality.
That said, it does feel a bit pricey for the portion size, and the flavors leaned slightly on the sweet side for my taste. Still, it’s a solid spot for comforting Vietnamese food in the city with great service and a fun energy.
… moreAngela
Food was not bad but not authentic. I had the Bun Bo Hue and it didn’t have the blood cubes. The blood cubes is what makes the dish!!! Service was ok. Not personalized. When I asked which dish was more popular, they told me all…They didn’t ask us how the food was probably because they knew we weren’t that satisfied. It does still get four stars bc they did have then best beef shank I’ve ever had.
… moreL. H.
Bun bo hue was top notch. Very rich and fatty broth with well-cooked noodles and an appropriate amount of meat. Portion size was insane (could hardly finish it). I highly recommend over the pho because you know, pho is pho. Also, I’d recommend adding the huge shank and sharing with one or even two others.
… morejudy
Got the lemongrass beef bowl! They were able to sub noodles with rice and take out the spice! The nuoc cham was indeed a bit stickier and sweeter than most, almost like sweet chili sauce. My friend really enjoyed the pho!
… moreAleli Na
Madame Vo is a decent Vietnamese restaurant. The pho wasn’t that great—I’ve had better at other spots—but the oxtail fried rice was absolutely delicious and the highlight of the meal. For that dish alone, I think it’s worth a visit.
… moreJamie Alison S
Have been here for lunch and dinner. It gets busy during dinner time. Service was good and fast. Ive seen them explain to people how to eat certain dishes if they’ve never eaten it before, which is great because they want their customers to experience and enjoy the food.
Favorite dishes is the Bahn Xeo and Tet noodles.
The banh xeo is so refreshing to have as a starter. Perfect bite of freshness from the mint, pickeled carrots and veggies along with the seafood. The tet noodles buttery, garlic, and savory.
… moreDanit Tzamit
This place was a great surprise for us. Probably the best Vietnamese food I ate all year. The tastes were really authentic, gentle and yet forceful.
We had the spring roll, the papaya-shrimp salad and the crepe for appetizers and two pho and garlic noodles for entree. Everything was tasty and recommended.
The service was exceptional, the food came in minutes!
… moreJessica Schlimmer
Had an amazing first visit with friends! We ordered an appetizer and two dishes to share. Loved the Garlic Noodles and Mama Ly’s Fried Rice! I also ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee to go and really enjoyed it. Will definitely come back if I’m in the area again!
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